Tom Kelley (baseball)
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Thomas Henry Kelley is an American
former Major League Baseball
pitcher
who played for seven seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians
from 1964 to 1967 and the Atlanta Braves
from 1971 to 1973. The right-hander stood 6 feet (1.8 m) tall and weighed 185 pounds (83.9 kg).
Kelley appeared in 104 Major League games and 408 innings pitched
, allowing 400 hits
and 207 bases on balls, with 234 strikeouts. His best MLB season was , when he won nine of 14 decisions
for the Braves, with five complete games and an earned run average
of 2.96.
United States
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former Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
who played for seven seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
from 1964 to 1967 and the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
from 1971 to 1973. The right-hander stood 6 feet (1.8 m) tall and weighed 185 pounds (83.9 kg).
Kelley appeared in 104 Major League games and 408 innings pitched
Innings pitched
In baseball, innings pitched are the number of innings a pitcher has completed, measured by the number of batters and baserunners that are put out while the pitcher on the pitching mound in a game. Three outs made is equal to one inning pitched. One out counts as one-third of an inning, and two...
, allowing 400 hits
Hit (baseball)
In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice....
and 207 bases on balls, with 234 strikeouts. His best MLB season was , when he won nine of 14 decisions
Decision (baseball)
A decision is a statistical credit given to a baseball pitcher.There are two types of decisions: win and loss.In order to receive a win, the starting pitcher must complete at least five innings and leave with the lead. If the pitcher's lead is preserved by the bullpen, he is credited with a win...
for the Braves, with five complete games and an earned run average
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
of 2.96.